24h ago , from Department of Communities and Justice NSW

Temporary full time opportunity until October 2027 with possibility of extension

Role based in Parramatta/Sydney with flexible/hybrid working environment

Salary relative to experience, and ranges from $133,348 – 146,945+ super

Are you a proactive and solutions-focused project professional who thrives in dynamic environments? We’re looking for a Senior Project Officer to lead complex projects, provide strategic advice and drive continuous improvement across funding, governance and program delivery.

About the Role

As Senior Project Officer, you’ll manage complex projects and programs of work that support strategic and operational outcomes across the organisation. You’ll lead key funding administration processes, including governance support, briefing materials, correspondence and requests for information, ensuring activities are delivered in accordance with agency requirements and timeframes.

You will provide specialist funding, governance and advisory services to support evidence-based decision making and effective program administration. Building strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders, you will monitor risks, issues and benefits, coordinate competing priorities, and contribute to robust governance and reporting processes.

The role also plays a key part in driving continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen systems, frameworks and processes, including the administration of the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) 2018.

About You

- You have demonstrated experience providing specialist funding, governance or advisory services within a complex policy, funding or program delivery environment.




- You are comfortable preparing high-quality briefings, correspondence and governance materials, and have a strong focus on continuous improvement, stakeholder engagement and delivering practical outcomes.
- You are passionate about improving systems, processes, and governance frameworks.
- Tertiary qualification and/or relevant knowledge and experience.
- Knowledge of funding administration policies, processes and frameworks is highly desirable.

About the Agency

The NSW Reconstruction Authority is a statutory corporation and executive agency of the Premier’s Department, that will improve how NSW plans for disasters and ensure that we recover from them faster.

To reduce the severity and impacts of disasters, the NSW Reconstruction Authority will complete critical planning and preparation with communities, businesses and government. When disaster does strike, we will get recovery started swiftly and coordinate reconstruction efforts across agencies, communities and other stakeholders.

Joining our team with a rewarding job in a community-driven agency is just the start. The Authority also offers:

- Contemporary workspaces and technology
- Access to learning and development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellbeing program (with a cool app)
- Workforce that values inclusion
- Competitive pay and conditions




- Fitness Passport with a choice of 200+ gyms and pools across NSW

Our Commitment

Great people come from all walks of life. At NSW Reconstruction Authority we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote gender diversity in our workplaces, the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the employment of people with a disability, veterans and other diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background or sexual orientation.

Additional Information

The recruitment process may include a range of assessments including interview, psychometric assessments, work sample activities and pre-employment checks as required.

We encourage and support applications from people with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including information in an alternate format or an alternate method of submission of the application) please contact the Talent Team via ***************@reconstruction.nsw.gov.au or 0409 382 *** and reference the Job Title and Reference Number for the role in which you are requesting the adjustment.

Recruitment Pool

A recruitment pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that become available over the next 18 months.

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📌 Senior Project Officer (Parramatta)
🏢 Department: Finance
📍 Parramatta